Hypothyroidism Questions (Page 7)

Tirosint-Sol and levonorgestrel?

I'm currently on 25mcg of Tirosint-Sol (oral solution) for early stage Hashimoto's/hypothyroidism. I'm looking to take 1.5mg of levonorgestrel as an emergency contraceptive but want to be sure it'll be safe, and my endocrinologist's office is closed. Is it safe for me to... read more

What fillers exist in liothyronine/Cytomel? Is nickel included?

Levothyroxine morning or night?

I have had normal results on TSH for 5 years until the last 6 months now they are running high I have always taken it at night. Could that be the issue? Should I switch to morning? My doctor is increasing me to 88mcg.

Does Saxenda affect Armor Thyroid meds?

I recently was asked to try Saxenda at a medical weight loss office I’ve been going to. I have hypothyroidism and currently take armor thyroid. I’m wondering if Saxenda will cause me problems with my tsh levels.

Side effects from Armour when you start taking?

I have had an under active thyroid for 18 years. I have been on Eltroxin up until this year. I was changed to Armour and Eltroxin. I started to feel anxiety and tremors on the Armour and my bloods were still off. I have now been on Armour fir nearly a week and I feel dead, emotional and tingling in... read more

Drug interactions - multiple drugs - multiple conditions. Advice?

I take several medications for the following conditions: bipolar disorder, ADHD, hypothyroidism, GERD, and migraine headaches. My current medications are: Lithium Carbonate ER - total daily mg = 600 Adderall - total daily mg = 45 mirtazapine - total daily mg = 45 famotidine - total daily mg = 40... read more

I have AutoImmune Urticaria. How much weight gain with Xolair when taken every 6 weeks?

I battled hives and angioedema beginning in 1995. They lasted about a year, then disappeared. Then, in 2012 they came back! I was diagnosed with Hashimotos Hypothyroidism in 2013. I was put on Synthroid and the hives got better and went away about a year. Then they just kept coming once or twice a... read more

Allergy to all thyroid medications?

I am posting this on behalf of my friend who has hypothyroidism. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's many years ago but with thyroid meds it became normal. However, recently, she developed allergy (shortness of breath) to her thyroid medication, even Tirosint which supposedly doesn't have... read more

I am fearful of cancer with Xolair!?

I am 44 years old I have had chronic urticaria since 17 years old, diagnosed by my Dr I also have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Xolair was just mentioned to me so I started reading about it and my only real fear is cancer has anyone experienced cancer with use of this drug?

Synthroid and anxiety - drug interaction question?

I take 0.112 Synthroid in the morning. It was first prescribed to synchronize the effect of lithium hypothyroidism. It now gives me extreme anxiety the first part of the day, and eases by the end of the day, possibly due to the palliating lithium dose which was once 900mg, but now 0 due to... read more

Can I take Synthroid with my 3 other Rx's?

Mornings I take 200mg Zoloft 40mg Tecta A medicine for high cholesterol

Divalproex sodium and Synthroid interaction?

Is there a relationship between divalproex sodium and Synthroid? Does divalproex sodium have an effect on TSH for example?

Do liothyronine sodium 25 mcg tablets taste like a sugar pill?

I noticed my liothyronine tablet tasted like sugar when I held it under my tongue while getting water. Out of curiosity I chewed it up; it definitely tastes like sugar, no bitter taste like most Rx meds. Is this normal? Or have I been given fake medication?